Just Starting the K1 Process

[Mezyan 153]

Hello! I'm filling out my application now for the K1 visa, to say I'm overwhelmed is a bit of an understatement.

 

I am wondering what advice would be best for me at this stage?  

 

Also, curious how much and what types of documentation I should provide to describe how we have met and the time we have spent together?

 

I also am wondering about getting a work permit for my partner, does that need to be submitted at the same time as the K1? I don't know much about that bit. 

 

Thanks!

Edited July 2, 2018 by Mezyan

[ch3john 308]

Read the following link. Lots of great/useful information. As far as work permit, you won't be able to file for that until your fiancee is here and you are married. Once you are married, then you will file for Adjustment of Status/EAD/AP. EAD will be your fiancees work permit and AP will allow them back into the US if they leave the country. Take 3-6 months for those and 12 months for the 2 year green card

 

http://www.visajourney.com/content/k1guide

 

Edited July 2, 2018 by ch3john

[Mmagic 127]

Also, curious how much and what types of documentation I should provide to describe how we have met and the time we have spent together?

Here is a link to a guide that will help you out. 

 

http://www.visajourney.com/content/k1guide

 

I also am wondering about getting a work permit for my partner, does that need to be submitted at the same time as the K1? I don't know much about that bit

 

Work permit EAD you will file for it after your partner enter the USA, get married and file your AOS (Adjustment of status) I-485

 

Edited July 2, 2018 by Mmagic

[Mezyan 153]

1 minute ago, ch3john said:

Read the following like. Lots of great/useful information. As far as work permit, you won't be able to file for that once your fiancee is here and you are married. Once you are married, then you will file for Adjustment of Status/EAD/AP. EAD will be your fiancees work permit and AP will allow them back into the US if they leave the country. Take 3-6 months for those and 12 months for the 2 year green card

 

http://www.visajourney.com/content/k1guide

 

Thanks! I will study the guide. 

[Ben&Zian 4,398]

16 minutes ago, Mezyan said:

Hello! I'm filling out my application now for the K1 visa, to say I'm overwhelmed is a bit of an understatement.

 

I am wondering what advice would be best for me at this stage?  

 

Also, curious how much and what types of documentation I should provide to describe how we have met and the time we have spent together?

 

I also am wondering about getting a work permit for my partner, does that need to be submitted at the same time as the K1? I don't know much about that bit. 

 

Thanks!

 

Depending on the country of your fiance, that can help determine exactly how to assemble the I-129f petition packet. Whether as to how much information is suggested, if front loading is needed, ect. 

 

What country is your fiance from?

[Mezyan 153]

He is from Morocco. 

[GreatDane 366]

Just now, Mezyan said:

He is from Morocco. 

Things will be a bit more difficult from Morocco. It's a higher risk country. Make sure to have lots of face time and front load your petition with as much proof as possible.

[Ben&Zian 4,398]

Just now, Mezyan said:

He is from Morocco. 

 

Front loading the petition is crucial with this. Morocco is an extremely tough embassy because it is considered a 'high fraud' country.

 

Don't take that as 'scary' or what not. Anything can be overcome and any case technically successful but you need to really do some preparation with the packet.

 

General "red flags" in cases for Morocco are like large age differences(where the male is much younger), different religions, lack of in person face time(only 1-2 short visits), marriage proposals or what not on first meeting, ect.

[Mezyan 153]

What does "front load" mean? 

 

I'm 9 years older and we are from different religions.   The other situations do not apply though...so I guess it could be worse. 

 

We met when I was on holiday in Morocco in 2016 and hung out for 2 days. 

Chatted everyday for 7 months, then we met up in Turkey for about 2 weeks. 

Continued chatting everyday and I went back to morocco for another 2 weeks in Jan of this year. 

Still not officially engaged. I'm planning to go back to Morocco again in September for another couple of weeks. 

 

Are there any good forums for high fraud country K1 visa applications?

 

Edited July 2, 2018 by Mezyan

[Ben&Zian 4,398]

Just now, Mezyan said:

What does "front load" mean? 

 

I'm 9 years older and we are different religions.   The other situations do not apply though...so I guess it could be worse. 

 

We met when I was on holiday in Morocco and hung out for 2 days. 

Chatted everyday for 7 months, then we met up in Turkey for about 2 weeks. 

Continued chatting everyday and I went back to morocco for another 2 weeks in Jan of this year. 

Still not officially engaged. I'm planning to go back to Morocco again in September for another couple of weeks. 

 

Are there any good forums for high fraud country K1 visa applications?

 

 

If you go up top of this page you'll see "Portals", click that and it will take you to the Morocco forum with country specific topics and threads.

 

Any case can be successful if you just prepare for it. Front loading means basically giving as much evidence of relationship and meeting and such in the initial petition. Some countries don't need it but the 'high fraud' countries it is highly recommended.

 

There is a search bar here on the top right corner of the page, can search things like "front loading petitions" and you'll find a lot of threads talking about it and how people have done it. That should help get you some useful information so you can prepare the packet properly.

[Alabamak1 688]

5 minutes ago, Mezyan said:

What does "front load" mean? 

 

I'm 9 years older and we are from different religions.   The other situations do not apply though...so I guess it could be worse. 

 

We met when I was on holiday in Morocco in 2016 and hung out for 2 days. 

Chatted everyday for 7 months, then we met up in Turkey for about 2 weeks. 

Continued chatting everyday and I went back to morocco for another 2 weeks in Jan of this year. 

Still not officially engaged. I'm planning to go back to Morocco again in September for another couple of weeks. 

 

Are there any good forums for high fraud country K1 visa applications?

 

frontloading means....get all kinds of evidence with your I-129F petition. 

 

passport stamp, luggage tags, boarding passes, hotel receipts, any venues with your names, anything offical preferably with both names. if you need more of this list PM or ask

[geowrian 22,338]

17 minutes ago, Mezyan said:

I'm 9 years older and we are from different religions.   The other situations do not apply though...so I guess it could be worse. 

 

We met when I was on holiday in Morocco in 2016 and hung out for 2 days. 

Chatted everyday for 7 months, then we met up in Turkey for about 2 weeks. 

Continued chatting everyday and I went back to morocco for another 2 weeks in Jan of this year. 

Still not officially engaged. I'm planning to go back to Morocco again in September for another couple of weeks.

The age gap isn't that big luckily, although if you're the female then that has been known to raise some scrutiny (it's not common in Moroccan culture from my understanding). But overall I wouldn't be to worried about this.

The different religions is likely to pop up as a red flag.

The 2 visits so far are good, and the 3rd (and any future ones) is good as well. Time spent in person is worth its weight in gold, especially with immigration.

 

Have you considered marrying and doing a CR-1 (spousal) visa instead? It might take a few months longer to obtain, but otherwise is superior in every way.

I hate even mentioning this, but if worse comes to worse and the visa were to be denied, a CR-1 gives you a means to challenge the result by having the petition re-affirmed. A refused K-1 dies and you need to start all over.

Edited July 2, 2018 by geowrian

[Mmagic 127]

We met when I was on holiday in Morocco in 2016 and hung out for 2 days. 

Chatted everyday for 7 months, then we met up in Turkey for about 2 weeks. 

Continued chatting everyday and I went back to morocco for another 2 weeks in Jan of this year. 

Still not officially engaged. I'm planning to go back to Morocco again in September for another couple of weeks. 

 

Keep record of all tickets, all boarding passes, any receipts, hotel invoices, any  pictures you both took together in Morocco and in Turkey. Photos with his friends with dates and write explanation on each one where its taken.

Are  you planning on meeting his family? Take photos with them

As far as getting engaged in  Morocco I don't know how this work out and if it is considered as a part of a wedding ceremony  or not. Maybe someone can shed some light on this since it might be questioned at the interview?????

But, keep any receipts for anything such as a ring, gifts etc...

[Mezyan 153]

This is all kind of depressing.

 

I naively assumed it was going to be much simpler than I think it will be now. 

 

Is it worth getting a lawyer for this K1? Although, I don't really want to spend the money on the lawyer. I'd much rather spend my time reading on here. 

[Ben&Zian 4,398]

6 minutes ago, Mezyan said:

This is all kind of depressing.

 

I naively assumed it was going to be much simpler than I think it will be now. 

 

Is it worth getting a lawyer for this K1? Although, I don't really want to spend the money on the lawyer. I'd much rather spend my time reading on here. 

 

With just some research here on JV you can do it all on your own honestly. You have all the information already, all a lawyer would do is fill out forms and mail them for you. They will have no legal standing or influence on the US embassy in Morocco.

 

It's good you're going into this process with knowledge rather than finding out later on during it. Again some reading here of others experiences and how they made their petition will help you in the long run.

 

Which way, either fiance visa(k-1) or spousal (CR-1), is entirely up to you. Each has it's own pro's and con's. Neither is guaranteed. Nothing in immigration is guaranteed; but the "obstacles" can be overcome with good preparation on your part.

 

 

Edited July 2, 2018 by Ben&Zian